http://www.newsvine.com/dominican-republicNewsvine - dominican-republicen-usCopyright 2013Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:10:47 +0000Tue, 21 May 2013 09:20:46 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766832-dominican-agent-among-7-arrested-in-drug-casehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17766832-dominican-agent-among-7-arrested-in-drug-casedominicandominican-republicworld-newsdrug-traffickingcbMon, 15 Apr 2013 23:09:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17631745-ex-dominican-anti-drug-official-extradited-to-ushttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17631745-ex-dominican-anti-drug-official-extradited-to-ususdominican-republicworld-newsdrug-traffickingcbnational-drug-control-agencySat, 6 Apr 2013 18:47:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17571969-dominican-agents-find-cocaine-in-cacao-shipmenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17571969-dominican-agents-find-cocaine-in-cacao-shipmentdrugwardominicandominican-republicworld-newscbTue, 2 Apr 2013 18:57:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17378473-unbeaten-dominicans-win-world-baseball-classic-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17378473-unbeaten-dominicans-win-world-baseball-classic-3-0sportspuerto-ricodominican-republicworld-baseball-classicbbitony-penawbcrobinson-canoedwin-encarnacionsanto-domingodanilo-medinaWed, 20 Mar 2013 03:40:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>The Dominican Republic's Miguel Tejada (4) catches a foul ball hit by Puerto Rico's Jesus Feliciano during the seventh inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Miguel Tejada (4) catches a foul ball hit by Puerto Rico's Jesus Feliciano during the seventh inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Alejandro De Aza (30) is congratulated by Carlos Santana after scoring against Puerto Rico during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) doubles off of Puerto Rico's Giancarlo Alvarado during the first inning of the final game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Puerto Rico's Angel Pagan walks to the dugout after striking out against Dominican Republic's Samuel Deduno during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits a two-run double off of Puerto Rico's Giancarlo Alvarado during the first inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Samuel Deduno pitches against Puerto Rico during the first inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes, left, and Robinson Cano celebrate after scoring against Puerto Rico during the first inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Fans watch as it rains during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles runs in the rain after flying out against the Dominican Republic during the fourth inning of the championship2 game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Fans of the Dominican Republic cheer after pitcher Samuel Deduno struck out Puerto Rico's Angel Pagan during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Samuel Deduno celebrates after striking out Puerto Rico's Angel Pagan during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Carlos Santana, left watches as a member of the grounds crew rakes the mound under rain during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against Puerto Rico in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Pedro Strop (46) celebrates the last out of the seventh inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against Puerto Rico in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) celebrates after hitting a double against Puerto Rico during the first inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17364634-dominicans-beat-netherlands-4-1-reach-wbc-finalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17364634-dominicans-beat-netherlands-4-1-reach-wbc-finalsportsnetherlandsdominican-republicworld-baseball-classicbbiwbcjose-reyesfernando-rodneymoises-sierraTue, 19 Mar 2013 04:27:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dominican Republic's Moises Sierra (14) celebrates after scoring during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Netherlands' Diegomar Markwell (36) walks off the mound after being relieved during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Dominican Republic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's manager Tony Pena smiles as he introduced before a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Former baseball player Felipe Alou, left, and the Netherlands' manager Hensley Meulens prepare to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic between the Netherlands and the Dominican Republic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) singles to score Moises Sierra during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) celebrates after singling to score Moises Sierra during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Netherlands' Dashenko Ricardo (21) reacts after striking out against the Dominican Republic's Edinson Volquez during the third inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Miguel Tejada (4) celebrates after scoring against the Netherlands during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) celebrates after scoring against the Netherlands during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Miguel Tejada (4) scores against the Netherlands during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Netherlands' Diegomar Markwell, second from right, walks off the mound after being relieved by manager Hensley Meulens, right, during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Dominican Republic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. Also pictured at left is Dashenko Ricardo. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) celebrates with Nelson Cruz (17) after scoring against the Netherlands during the fifth inning of a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>The Dominican Republic's Fernando Rodney holds up a plantain as he celebrates after a semifinal game of the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic won 4-1. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17361331-menendez-hopes-for-us-investigation-into-claimshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17361331-menendez-hopes-for-us-investigation-into-claimsuspoliticsdominican-republicstatementrobert-menendezmenendezMon, 18 Mar 2013 21:13:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17359616-dominicans-probe-claim-website-paid-for-sex-lieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17359616-dominicans-probe-claim-website-paid-for-sex-liesrepublicdominicandominican-republicworld-newsrobert-menendezmenendezcbdaily-callerMon, 18 Mar 2013 17:10:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2013 file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and the rest of the Senate returns to the Capitol for a vote after a week away from Washington. Menendez is being investigated by a Miami federal grand jury for his role in advocating for the business interests of a wealthy donor and friend, The Washington Post reported Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17328212-dominican-republic-to-inspect-mine-shipmentshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17328212-dominican-republic-to-inspect-mine-shipmentsgoldminingdominicandominican-republicworld-newscbFri, 15 Mar 2013 18:36:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17317692-dominicans-beat-united-states-in-wbc-3-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17317692-dominicans-beat-united-states-in-wbc-3-1sportsunited-statesdominican-republicbbiwbcFri, 15 Mar 2013 02:37:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>United States' Eric Hosmer (35) is safe at first base as Dominican Republic first baseman Edwin Encarnacion is unable to hold on to the ball during the sixth inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. Jose Reyes was charged with a throwing error. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Dominican Republic pitcher Samuel Deduno reacts after striking out United States' Adam Jones to end the first inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper, Pool)</p><p>United States' Brandon Phillips (4) is congratulated by Adam Jones (10) after scoring on a walk to Eric Hosmer with the bases loaded by Dominican Republic's Samuel Deduno during the first inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>United States' Willie Bloomquist lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Dominican Republic during the second inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. J.P. Arencibia advanced to second base. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>United States' R.A. Dickey pitches against the Dominican Republic during the first inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Samuel Deduno pitches against the United States during the second inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Dominican Republic fans cheer after Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run against the United States during the second inning of a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17286590-dominican-republic-rallies-past-italy-5-4-in-wbchttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17286590-dominican-republic-rallies-past-italy-5-4-in-wbcsportsitalydominican-republicworld-baseball-classicbbiwbcjose-reyesrobinson-canohanley-ramirezfernando-rodneynelson-cruzTue, 12 Mar 2013 20:33:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes (7) is congratulated by teammate Hanley Ramirez after hitting a solo home run against Italy in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic game as Italy catcher Drew Butera, left, looks on in Miami, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)</p><p>Italy's Chris Colabello (25) is congratulated at home plate by teammates Anthony Rizzo (44) and Chris Denorfia (11) after Colabello hit a three-run home run against the Dominican Republic in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic game in Miami, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)</p><p>Italy's Tiago Da Silva pitches against the Dominican Republic in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Miami, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17273549-truth-commission-sought-for-dominican-republichttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17273549-truth-commission-sought-for-dominican-republiccommissiondominican-republicworld-newstruth-commissioncbrafael-trujilloMon, 11 Mar 2013 23:00:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17271111-senior-dominican-official-to-be-extradited-to-ushttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17271111-senior-dominican-official-to-be-extradited-to-usdrugwardominicanunited-statesdominican-republicworld-newscbdominican-drugMon, 11 Mar 2013 17:21:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17262649-dominican-republic-beats-puerto-rico-4-2-at-wbchttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17262649-dominican-republic-beats-puerto-rico-4-2-at-wbcsportspuerto-ricodominican-republicworld-baseball-classicbbiwbcrobinson-canoMon, 11 Mar 2013 04:14:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dominican Republic's Edwin Encarnacion hits an RBI single off Puerto Rico's starting pitcher Orlando Roman in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez throws in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic second baseman Robinson Cano, rear, forces out Puerto Rico's Angel Pagan at second base and completes the throw to first for a double play on Irving Falu in the 3rd inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles, second from right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two run home run in the 4th inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles, third from left, highs five with teammates after hitting a two run home run in the 4th inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two run home run in the 4th inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the 4th inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Erick Aybar, left, celebrates after scoring on a single hit by Edwin Encarnacion as Puerto Rico's starting pitcher Orlando Roman reacts in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17250938-dominican-republic-beats-spain-6-3-at-wbchttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17250938-dominican-republic-beats-spain-6-3-at-wbcsportsspaindominican-republicworld-baseball-classicbbicarlos-santanawbcrobinson-canoSat, 9 Mar 2013 21:14:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dominican Republic's Nelson Cruz celebrates after hitting an RBI single off Spain starting pitcher Yoanner Negrin in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic starting pitcher Samuel Deduno throws in the first inning against Spain during a World Baseball Classic game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Spain's starting pitcher Yoanner Negrin throws in the first inning against the Dominican Republic during a World Baseball Classic game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17230892-dominican-republic-beats-venezuela-9-3-in-wbchttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17230892-dominican-republic-beats-venezuela-9-3-in-wbcsportsvenezueladominican-republicworld-baseball-classicbbiwbcjose-reyesrobinson-canoFri, 8 Mar 2013 05:36:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dominican Republic's Robinson Cano celebrates after reaching third beating the throw of Venezuela's shortstop Elvis Andrus in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic's starting pitcher Edinson Volquez throws in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Venezuela in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Venezuela's starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Hanley Ramirez singles during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Venezuela in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Robinson Cano, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a single by teammate Nelson Cruz in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Venezuela in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo)</p><p>Dominican Republic's Jose Reyes celebrates after scoring on a 2-RBI double off teammate Robinson Cano in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic first round game against Venezuela in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>The batting cage is prepared by groundsmen before the start of the World Baseball Classic first round game between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p><p>Players and coaches of team Venezuela observe a minute of silence to pay tribute to late Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez before the start of the World Baseball Classic first round game against the Dominican Republic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17213139-kuroda-throws-3-scoreless-inningshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17213139-kuroda-throws-3-scoreless-inningsmlbsportsnew-yorkyankeesdominican-republicrobinson-canohiroki-kurodadominican-republic-world-baseball-classicWed, 6 Mar 2013 22:17:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17198474-ramirez-leads-dominican-team-in-romp-over-phillieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17198474-ramirez-leads-dominican-team-in-romp-over-philliesmlbphilliessportsdominican-republicphiladelphia-phillieshanley-ramirezcole-hamelscole-hamels'Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:09:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17196363-dominican-prosecutors-seek-us-senators-testimonyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17196363-dominican-prosecutors-seek-us-senators-testimonydominicandominican-republicworld-newsmenendezcbTue, 5 Mar 2013 17:43:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., waves as he arrives to address the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2013 Policy Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Menendez, who has maintained that he never paid prostitutes for sex, said he is looking forward to whatever evidence emerges from courts in the Dominican Republic to vindicate him. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)</p><p>Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., addresses the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2013 Policy Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Menendez, who has maintained that he never paid prostitutes for sex, said he is looking forward to whatever evidence emerges from courts in the Dominican Republic to vindicate him. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17189924-sen-menendez-says-he-looks-forward-to-vindicationhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17189924-sen-menendez-says-he-looks-forward-to-vindicationuspoliticsdominican-republicmenendezTue, 5 Mar 2013 08:02:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This Jan. 31, 2010, image released by Miami Dade College shows Dr. Salomon Melgen, posing for a photo at the book signing of "Growing American Roots", a book by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., at the college in Miami. Menendez sponsored legislation with incentives for natural gas vehicles conversions that would benefit Melgen, the biggest political donor to his re-election whose private jet he also used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic, an Associated Press investigation found. The disclosure reflects the latest intersection between the New Jersey senator who is the subject of an ethics inquiry on Capitol Hill and the Florida doctor involved in a federal criminal investigation. (AP Photo/Miami Dade College, Phil Roche)</p><p>In this Friday, March 1, 2013 photograph, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, listens during a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. In the past, Sen. Robert Menendez sponsored legislation with incentives for natural gas vehicle conversions that would benefit the biggest political donor to his re-election, the same eye doctor whose private jet Menendez used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic, an Associated Press investigation found. The disclosure reflects the latest intersection between Menendez, who is the subject of an ethics inquiry on Capitol Hill, and Florida doctor Dr. Salomon Melgen, who is involved in a federal criminal investigation. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/04/17184353-lawyer-accusations-against-us-senator-are-falsehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/04/17184353-lawyer-accusations-against-us-senator-are-falserepublicnew-jerseydominicandominican-republicworld-newsmenendezcbTue, 5 Mar 2013 00:16:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Friday, March 1, 2013 photograph, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, listens during a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. In the past, Sen. Robert Menendez sponsored legislation with incentives for natural gas vehicle conversions that would benefit the biggest political donor to his re-election, the same eye doctor whose private jet Menendez used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic, an Associated Press investigation found. The disclosure reflects the latest intersection between Menendez, who is the subject of an ethics inquiry on Capitol Hill, and Florida doctor Dr. Salomon Melgen, who is involved in a federal criminal investigation. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/04/17176647-murky-menendez-prostitution-claims-keep-shiftinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/04/17176647-murky-menendez-prostitution-claims-keep-shiftinguspoliticsnew-jerseyassociated-pressdominican-republicrobert-menendezmenendezMon, 4 Mar 2013 08:57:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Jan. 31, 2010, image released by Miami Dade College, shows Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., speaks at the signing of his book "Growing American Roots" at the college in Miami. Menendez sponsored legislation with incentives for natural gas vehicles conversions that would benefit the biggest political donor to his re-election, Dr. Salomon Melgen, the same eye doctor whose private jet Menendez used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic, an Associated Press investigation found. (AP Photo/Miami Dade College, Phil Roche)</p><p>This Jan. 31, 2010, image released by Miami Dade College shows Dr. Salomon Melgen, posing for a photo at the book signing of "Growing American Roots", a book by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., at the college in Miami. Menendez sponsored legislation with incentives for natural gas vehicles conversions that would benefit Melgen, the biggest political donor to his re-election whose private jet he also used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic, an Associated Press investigation found. The disclosure reflects the latest intersection between the New Jersey senator who is the subject of an ethics inquiry on Capitol Hill and the Florida doctor involved in a federal criminal investigation. (AP Photo/Miami Dade College, Phil Roche)</p><p>FILE - In this March 5, 2013 file photo, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. speaks in Washington. The murky allegations involving Menendez, one of his top donors and prostitutes in the Dominican Republic have twisted in confusing directions this week. The latest: A woman said in a sworn affidavit that she was paid to lie when she claimed she had slept with the senator. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17091039-dominican-singer-can-be-held-for-year-in-drug-casehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17091039-dominican-singer-can-be-held-for-year-in-drug-casearresteddominicandominican-republicworld-newssingercbMon, 25 Feb 2013 22:54:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dominican Republic's singer Martha Heredia, is escorted handcuffed into the prosecutor's office in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. Heredia, a winner of the TV talent show "Latin American Idol", was arrested late Wednesday and charged with drug smuggling after police found heroin stuffed in the heels of her platform shoes as she was about to board a plane to New York at the Cibao International airport in Santiago, according to National Drug Control Agency Director Frank Duran. (AP Photo)</p><p>Dominican Republic's singer Martha Heredia, center, is escorted handcuffed into the prosecutor's office in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. Heredia, a winner of the TV talent show "Latin American Idol", was arrested late Wednesday and charged with drug smuggling after police found heroin stuffed in the heels of her platform shoes as she was about to board a plane to New York at the Cibao International airport in Santiago, according to National Drug Control Agency Director Frank Duran. (AP Photo)</p><p>In this picture taken Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, Dominican singer Martha Heredia is shown in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Heredia, a winner of the TV talent show "Latin American Idol", was arrested late Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, and charged with drug smuggling after police found heroin stuffed in the heels of her platform shoes as she was about to board a plane to New York at the Cibao International airport in Santiago, Dominican Republic, according to National Drug Control Agency Director Frank Duran. (AP Photo)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17044312-fallen-idol-tv-show-winner-held-in-dominicanhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/21/17044312-fallen-idol-tv-show-winner-held-in-dominicanarrestamerican-idoldominican-republicworld-newsidolcbamerican-idol"Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:56:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16912299-amid-dominican-port-concerns-a-surge-in-smugglinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16912299-amid-dominican-port-concerns-a-surge-in-smugglingdrugwarnew-jerseydominican-republicworld-newscbSat, 9 Feb 2013 19:05:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2013 file photo, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Menendez is defending actions he took that appeared to benefit a top campaign contributor, saying that being a donor shouldn't disqualify someone from getting a lawmaker's assistance. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>FILE - In this June 25, 2007 file photo, a Dominican Navy soldier stands guard over bales of cocaine during a news conference in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Authorities in the Dominican Republic seized 9 tons of cocaine in 2012, the third consecutive record, according to the country's national drug control agency. In January alone, they seized another 3 tons off the country's southern coast. (AP Photo/Jorge Cruz, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16886257-report-menendez-emails-sought-to-aid-donors-firmhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16886257-report-menendez-emails-sought-to-aid-donors-firmuspoliticsdominican-republichomeland-security-departmentrobert-menendezmenendeznew-jersey-democratThu, 7 Feb 2013 16:49:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 file photograph, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., right, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., left, announce with other senators that they have reached agreement on the principles of sweeping legislation to rewrite the nation's immigration laws, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington. Menendez said Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, that allegations that he engaged with prostitutes in the Dominican Republic are false "smears." He said he has done nothing wrong and that allegations otherwise are "totally unsubstantiated." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2013 file photo, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Menendez is defending actions he took that appeared to benefit a top campaign contributor, saying that being a donor shouldn't disqualify someone from getting a lawmaker's assistance. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Jab. 24, 2013 file photo, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. Emails between Menendez's office and the Homeland Security Department describe efforts by the New Jersey Democrat in January to thwart any U.S. donations of cargo-screening equipment to the government of the Dominican Republic. Donated equipment could have jeopardized a Dominican port security contract benefiting a close Menendez associate and fundraiser. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p>